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Lex Croucher

    Girls before Earls - alte Geheimnisse und neue Skandale
    Infamous
    Trouble
    Not for the Faint of Heart
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    Gwen & Art se nemají v lásce
    • Not for the Faint of Heart

      • 380 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      In this captivating queer historical YA romance, the granddaughter of Robin Hood, Mariel, struggles to uphold her grandfather's legacy as the grumpy captain of the Merry Men. When her band of misfit outlaws mistakenly kidnaps Clem, an overly cheerful healer known for her unconventional remedies, chaos ensues. Their plan to retaliate against Clem's guardian for aiding the Sheriff of Nottingham quickly spirals when Mariel's father, Jack Hartley, is captured in a deadly ambush. Determined to rescue him and prove her worth, Mariel reluctantly takes Clem along on her quest. As they navigate the dangers of the wood, tensions rise. Many question the Merry Men’s allegiance, and Mariel begins to doubt the noble cause she has dedicated herself to. Amidst the chaos, Clem’s relentless humor and healing skills draw Mariel closer, forcing them to share a horse and a bed. Together, they must confront not only external threats but also their growing bond. This thrilling adventure is filled with hijinks, found family, and a romance that promises to transform the lives of those in Greenwood Forest forever.

      Not for the Faint of Heart2024
      3,9
    • Gwen & Art se nemají v lásce

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Už jsou to stovky let od doby vlády krále Artuše, ale jeho praprapravnuk Art musí kráčet v jeho stopách, z čehož nemá radost. Navíc je již od dětství zasnoubený s princeznou Gwen, se kterou je nucen strávit celé léto na Kamelotu. A je to bezesporu katastrofa. Neuplyne ani den a Gwen nachytá Arta s jiným mužem. Naopak Art z jejího deníku zjistí, že se Gwen zakoukala do lady Bridget Leclairové. Díky tomu zjišťují, že toho mají společného mnohem víc než jen to, že se nemají v lásce… YA queer komedie o lásce, přátelství a odvaze změnit nejen svůj život, ale i historii. Doporučený věk 13+

      Gwen & Art se nemají v lásce2023
      4,0
    • A new Regency adventure from Lex Croucher, perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting.

      Trouble2023
      3,9
    • Selbstbewusste Protagonistinnen, Diversität, rauschende Feste und geheime Küsse: Mit diesem Regency-Roman wird aus jeder Tea-Time eine Party!  England zur Regency-Zeit: In der Obhut ihrer Tante soll aus Bücherwurm Georgiana eine tugendhafte junge Dame werden. Wie langweilig! Sie sehnt sich nach Freundinnen – und nach Abenteuer! In Frances,  Lord Campbells Tochter, findet sie eine Verbündete. Die Adlige entführt sie in eine Welt voll trunkener Ausschweifungen und verlockender Begegnungen. Georgiana liebt das Leben der High Society. Und sie kann gar nicht genug bekommen von den Blicken, die ihr der attraktive Thomas zuwirft. Aber als die schillernde Welt ihre Schattenseiten zeigt, müssen die Freundinnen mehr denn je zusammenhalten. Der Regency-Trend geht weiter: neuer Lesestoff für alle »Bridgerton«-Fans!

      Girls before Earls - alte Geheimnisse und neue Skandale2022
      3,0
    • 22-year-old aspiring writer Edith 'Eddie' Miller and her best friend Rose have always done everything together-climbing trees, throwing grapes at boys, sneaking bottles of wine, practicing kissing . . . Now that they're out in society, Rose is suddenly talking about marriage, and Eddie is horrified. When Eddie meets charming, renowned poet - and rival to Lord Byron - Nash Nicholson, he invites her to his crumbling Gothic estate in the countryside. The entourage of eccentric artists indulging in pure hedonism is exactly what Eddie needs in order to finish her novel and make a name for herself. But Eddie might discover that trying to keep up with the literati isn't all poems and pleasure . . .

      Infamous2022
      3,5
    • A classic romcom with a Regency-era twist, for fans of Mean Girls and Bridgerton.Abandoned by her parents in favour of a sea view, middle class Georgiana Ellers has moved to a new town to live with her dreary aunt and uncle. At a particularly dull dinner party, she meets the enigmatic Frances Campbell, a wealthy socialite and enchanting member of the in-crowd.Through Frances and her friends, Georgiana is introduced to a new world of wild parties, drunken debauchery, mysterious young men with strangely alluring hands, and the sparkling upper echelons of Regency society.But high society isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the price of entry might be more than Georgiana is willing to pay . . .Full of lavish parties, handsome men on horseback and laugh-out-loud humour, this is the summer read everyone's talking about.

      Reputation2021
      3,9